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Actors who book with no experience by Imnewhereokay1  •  last post Jun 23rd

So I have always heard that actors need to book co star or guest star role before they are even considered by casting for a series regular role. Recently I saw a girl who I had never heard of book one of the leads on a new HBO max show and she has never been in anything before. This is her very first acting job. She's signed to a great talent agency and management. I also saw she goes to an acting school in NY. How do things like that happen? I'm really curious.

Can YouTube help if I want to be an actor? by fandomstrashorkat  •  last post Jun 22nd

So I really wanna be an actor but I have to wait a year (til I’m 18) to start trying out for auditions and hopefully get an agent. However, I’m wondering if YouTube can help acting in any way? If yes, are there specific types of videos I could make??

How much money do beginner, median, and experienced voice actors make? by the_ball_  •  last post Jun 22nd

I'm doing an assignment for my careers course where we have to study a career of our choosing, and I chose to study voice acting. One of the aspects of the career we have to find out about is the earnings of entry-level, median, and experienced workers. I've tried looking them up but I couldn't find anything really helpful. Does anyone know what an average earning would be for the different levels of experience?

The (Zoom) Audition! (all actors can relate to this) by TrifectaComedy  •  last post Jun 22nd

Are LA and NYC really the only two options for good recognition as a new actor/actress? by juleesyo  •  last post Jun 22nd

This is a question coming from someone in TX! Should I look into moving to the big cities? Are the big cities in states like Georgia, Florida, and Texas good places to start out? Are the chances of finding good projects and agents higher in what I call the acting “hotspots” (LA, NYC, etc)? I need some thoughts and answers from some experienced people! ;D thanks!

What can I expect being on set? by Anywhere______  •  last post Jun 22nd

Because I’m a realist and I don’t want to chase something I might not enjoy in the long run. Say I book a TV or film roll, what can I expect in the day of the life as an actor? What’s it like being on set? What are the challenges?

TORONTO, I need a proper HS done by Royal-Ad-3535  •  last post Jun 22nd

I need a Photographer thats in TORONTO that can do a proper HS (Headshot) for **film actors**. One who does it all the time, in other words, one that "primarily" does HS's for film actors. Can you name any ? my guy retired last year, I only found that out today.

Are there any actors who have worked or interned at talent agencies or casting agencies? If so how was your experience? by appreciatorofadvice  •  last post Jun 22nd

Hey guys I’m in my early 20s and am looking to fill the 6 months before I start auditioning for drama courses with some full time, guaranteed paid work, that isn’t dealing with rude customers and the same daily routine lol! So I’ve started to think about applying for an internship at a talent agency to get some experience of what goes on behind the scenes and make some connections with all the kinds of people that associate themselves with a talent agent. I was wondering if anyone else has done this and if it helped them open more door that where previously closed? I also am worried that they will think I’m just a wannabe actor who’s wasting their and other people time? Let me know what you guys think :))))

Toronto actors! Has anyone ever been with Hero Artists or Creative Drive? by onethatgotaway_  •  last post Jun 22nd

I’m strongly considering applying as I’m seeing a lot of their actors working and I think they could be an agency I could get into. Does anyone have experience working with them? What’s it like? I’m hoping I could have an agent that negotiates for me this time around.

What type of actor am I? by naseemthedays  •  last post Jun 22nd

I need the expert psychologists on this one. If I am a person who uses comedy to give meaning and indulges in self-depreciation, what sort of fields would I best be suited for and enjoy? Maybe stand-up?

What does it mean to have your ‘breakout’ as an actor? by shugarshlong  •  last post Jun 21st

What would we as a community say that is? When do you think an actor is having their breakout? 2021 will the breakout year for many of us, but what does that mean?

Is My Teacher a Bully or Am I Really a “Problem” by FurmidableCat  •  last post Jun 21st

My acting career was doing really well before the pandemic. I was getting one professional role per month and doing background work or working as a host the rest of the time. I went back to taking acting classes during the pandemic and it hasn’t been going well. My acting teacher refuses to believe that I am a professional actor. When I told him that I got more than 30 union roles, he says that it was just background work. It was not. Most of these roles were non speaking roles but they did require a special skill and I had an actor contract. And I also had many speaking roles. He refuses to consider me as a professional actor. He also says that the reason why I am not working is my “disease”, my “problem” and when he says that, he is actually talking about my autism. He complains that I make people uncomfortable, look crazy, have bad social skills, etc. and this is why I am not working. I never had any complaints from anyone else in the industry but maybe they are not telling me this straight to my face. Other than that, he is a great teacher when it comes to acting, but not when it comes to building confidence. I even developed an imposter syndrome because of him and believe I am not good enough when applying for roles. Is he a bully or should I really try to fix my “problem”?

Why are there movies where literally everyone's acting is amazing while in other movies everyone's terrible (even normally good actors)? by skinnyguy699  •  last post Jun 21st

Is it the writing, directing, casting director or a combination???

Do south asian actors have any chance in the industry? by moon_nn_stars  •  last post Jun 21st

I saw a post on this sub asking about if Asians in general had a chance, and one of the comments was saying how South Asians have the least chance to be cast out of any group. It did discourage me a bit. Usually for most, "asian" means people who hail from Korea, China, Japan, etc. South asians are usually not included in the umbrella term "asian" so I wonder what opportunities for SA actors exist. if you have a good understanding of the industry is there any demand for south asians (desis- indians, pakistanis, etc)? Also for any SA actors who might find this, what is your experience when it comes to casting specifically looking for "Asians"- do you get callbacks or not?

Acting showcases by Krikitchirp46  •  last post Jun 21st

Hello there! I’ve been researching acting showcases for my 16 year old daughter and saw one posted on Backstage as “featured.” A lot of research has lead me to believe they’re either really helpful or a scam, which is a really broad spectrum. So you can see my dilemma. Lol Have any of you participated in any actors showcases (online or in person) and did you find it to be helpful? Thank you!